Kiara Advani became emotional while opening up publicly for the first time about motherhood and her postpartum experience after welcoming daughter Saraayah with husband Sidharth Malhotra last year. During her appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, the actress spoke candidly about how becoming a mother changed her emotionally and mentally. At one point in the conversation, Kiara was seen tearing up as she reflected on the emotional transition she has faced over the past few months.
Kiara Advani says postpartum transformed her life
Talking honestly about postpartum struggles, Kiara Advani said that the subject is rarely discussed openly despite affecting many women deeply. She described motherhood as a major shift in identity and admitted that it can be difficult for women to be kind to themselves while adjusting to such a life-changing phase. Kiara shared that it took her nearly six months to learn how to give herself grace and accept the emotional journey that came with becoming a mother.
The actress explained that motherhood forced her to slow down and reconnect with herself. She revealed that for most of her life she had focused on caring for others, often neglecting her own emotional needs. However, after her daughter’s birth, she consciously started nurturing her relationship with herself, something she called one of the most important lessons she has learned.
Kiara also shared that motherhood taught her to establish healthier boundaries and stop being excessively self-critical. She admitted that she had to consciously train herself not to operate from fear or constantly judge her actions, adding that these emotional changes became an important part of her growth during the last six months.
Kiara and Sidharth welcomed daughter Saraayah in 2025
In July 2025, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced the birth of their baby girl through a heartfelt joint social media post, sharing that their lives had changed forever with the arrival of their daughter. The couple later introduced her as Saraayah Malhotra.
Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot in Jaisalmer in 2023 after falling in love while working together on Shershaah.
Kiara Advani’s upcoming project
On the professional front, Kiara Advani will next appear in Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film stars Yash in the lead alongside Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, and Akshaye Oberoi. The release date of the film has not yet been announced.